As New Again offers service information and pricing advice for residential and commercial pressure washing business ventures.
About Pressure Washing
Pressure washing services offer powerful cleaning for homes and businesses. Though pressure washing jobs may seem similar, each project is unique. Because of this, there are a few factors that determine the best asking price for any pressure washing service or job. Knowledge and experience help pressure washing professionals get the job done safely, effectively, and affordably.
Pressure Washing vs. Power Washing
Pressure washing and power washing sound similar but involve the use of different techniques.
Both pressure and power washing services utilize highly pressurized water streams to remove dirt, grime, buildup, and other material from various surfaces. The primary difference between the two services is that pressure washing uses cold or room-temperature water, and power washing uses machines that heat the pressurized water. Due to this difference, pressure washing costs vary from power washing prices.
Pressure washing provides a safer alternative to power washing. Lower water temperatures and different water pressures offer reduced risk to paint, roof tiles, brick, and other materials.
How Pressure Washing Costs are Determined
Companies often use different billing methods for their pressure washing services. Some businesses choose to charge by the hour for residential and commercial pressure washing. Other companies bill for their pressure washing services using square footage, location, job risk, and other factors.
Average Costs of Pressure Washing Services
Knowing the market pricing averages for pressure washing services helps determine the pricing and cost-effectiveness of any job.
Billing By the Hour
For pressure washing services that bill by the hour, hourly rates range from $50 to over $200. Average rates sit at around $140 and fluctuate depending on job safety and other factors.
Flat hourly rates for pressure washing services do not compensate for steep or dangerous surfaces, hazards, excessive dirt/buildup. These elements impact the safety and cost-effectiveness of any pressure washing job and thus influence the value of the service.
Billing Per Square Foot
Many companies choose to bill for pressure washing services by setting a price per square foot. Price ranges in this billing method range from $0.30 to $0.80 per square foot pressure washed. For larger jobs, the price per square foot typically lowers.
These prices often vary depending on the location and any risk factors associated with the project. Additionally, square-foot billing rates are not industry standard and vary from company to company.
How to Determine Billing Rates for Pressure Washing
The first step in determining billing rates for any pressure washing service involves choosing a billing method. Most companies choose either billing per hour or by the square foot. It may make sense to determine the billing method per individual job.
After establishing a billing method, other aspects of the job help determine final billing rates:
Location
One of the most critical elements to consider for the billing of any pressure washing job is the job’s location.
Typical ground-level jobs involve pressure washing home siding, concrete drives, roofs, and other surfaces. These jobs often carry predictable workloads and employee risk levels, resulting in average billing rates.
Pressure washing isn’t only for driveways or home siding. High-pressure cleaning is effective in many locations, including:
- Patios
- Porches and Decks
- Gutters
- Fences
- Event Areas
- Graffiti
- Retaining walls
- Garage Floors
Billing by location offers the benefit of having predictable prices for standard jobs.
Risk Factor
For jobs that involve pressure washing in riskier locations, price increases help compensate for employee risk and job difficulty. High-risk locations for pressure washing jobs include, but are not limited to:
- Steep rooftops
- Heavily-soiled or slippery surfaces
- High-traffic areas
- Stories or floors above ground-level
- Areas with reduced ventilation or protection from elements
Job Size
Average rates for pressure washing jobs vary considerably. Both billing per hour and billing by the square foot change depending on the overall size of each job.
As pressure washing jobs go up in scale, billing methods often change accordingly. Instead of by the square foot, a company might bill by 100 or even 1,000 square feet. Additionally, larger jobs typically receive a “bulk discount.” The longer the job takes, or the higher the square footage, the lower the rate per hour or foot is.
Dirt and Grime Buildup
Some locations require longer to clean due to excessive dirt or grime buildup. This heavy buildup occurs on neglected rooftops, high-traffic drives or parking areas, old home siding, and other areas. Jobs that require more time or increased effort carry different overhead costs and efficiencies.
Cleaning Solutions and Other Materials
Pricing for pressure washing services also changes when technicians use cleaning solutions or chemicals during the pressure washing process. Cleaning and other chemical agents help break down the heavy buildup of dirt, oil, mold, and other materials.
Safe usage and cleanup of cleaning chemicals require extra time and material expenses. Costs for pressure washing services should reflect these factors.
Operations Costs
The cost of operations also impacts overall billing prices for pressure washing services. An electric pressure washer, for example, often costs less to operate than a gas-powered pressure washer. While each type of pressure washer carries unique benefits, each also has the additional cost of either portable electricity or available gasoline for each job. These costs matter when deciding how much to charge for pressure washing services.
Offering free or low-cost estimates helps businesses provide accurate, fair pricing for each pressure washing job. Technicians assess location size, risk, and other factors before deciding on affordable pricing options for customers.
As New Again Pressure Washing
As New Again Pressure Washing is a trusted provider of pressure washing services in Jacksonville FL and the surrounding areas, including Orange Park, St. Augustine, and Ponte Vedra.
For more information about pressure washing pricing or related matters, please reach out to As New Again at (904) 881-9743 or send an email to David Perez at [email protected].
